The diverse instrumentation of the band goes some way to showcasing the exciting music being generated by Robert Plant. His musical career has seen him team up with a venerable roster of artists, some of which feature as guests on his new album including Chrissie Hynde, Albanian cellist Redi Hasa and violinist Seth Lakeman, who will also join Plant on tour.

Plant says of his new record:

"It's about intention. I respect and relish my past works but each time I feel the trawl and incentive to create new work. I must mix old with new.

"Consequently, the whole impetus of the band has moved on its axis somewhat, the new sound and different space giving way to exciting and dramatic landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation."

'Carry Fire' tracklist: 1. The May Queen 2. New World... 3. Season's Song 4. Dance With You Tonight 5. Carving Up The World Again... A Wall And Not A Fence 6. A Way With Words 7. Carry Fire 8. Bones Of Saints 9. Keep It Hid 10. Bluebirds Over The Mountain 11. Heaven Sent